From Amish Mennonite Roots to Costa Rican Mission
“Leaving everything familiar behind to answer God's call”
In 1968, Everett and Emma Gene Ulrich made the extraordinary decision to leave their Amish Mennonite community in Tampico, Illinois, taking their seven children on a journey that would change countless lives. This is their story, and the story of all who came after.
📚 Diaries & Journals
Personal accounts from the journey and early days in Costa Rica
...✉️ Letters Home
Correspondence between Costa Rica and Illinois
...📸 Photography
Visual memories from 1968 to present
...🎙️ Oral Histories
Recorded interviews and stories
...📰 News Clippings
Press coverage and community newsletters
...💭 Anecdotes
Short memories and moments
...Share Your Memories
Every story matters. Whether you have photos, letters, or just a memory to share, we want to hear from you.
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